House Sitting in Penrose, Arlington, VA
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“She was terrific watching my dog and two cats while I was away! It helped me to enjoy my vacation even more knowing that they were being so well taken care of! She kept me updated and sent plenty of pictures.”
“Mansa took great care of our pup and our home. She kept in touch while we were gone (sending along pics and updates), and we came back to a happy pup!”
“Carolina was just awesome! She was caring and kind to all the pups. She took extra care for the smallest pup who is very sensitive. She is responsible, responsive, very reliable and great communication skills. The pups were very comfortable with her right away as they can sense a warm caring animal lover. I felt super comfortable with her taking excellent care and being present for them. She stayed with them and I super appreciate all her time and effort to make everyone comfortable and cozy. Great Big Thank You Carolina!”
“Claudia was extremely generous with her time on short notice to watch my high-energy pup. She was extremely communicative, and went above and beyond to check in with updates and activities. I came home to a very content dog! Book with confidence.”
“Elsbeth was absolutely wonderful with our pup while he was on activity restrictions! She was kind, compassionate, and understanding of all of his quirks and did a great job keeping him occupied. She was also extremely responsive and I trust her fully to care for any of my pets in the future. I can't recommend her enough!”
“She's amazing. Very punctual and professional. Got along great with my dog, and took excellent care of my pet and my living space (including some cleaning!) 10/10 couldn't recommend more strongly.”
“We would highly recommend Katie to stay with your pet! Our dog, Karma, immediately liked her. Her communication is wonderful! We got daily updates and pictures. Plus, when our travel home was delayed Katie was very helpful and stayed longer than we had originally talked about.”
“Al took care of my car and dog for one night, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, he was thoughtful, professional, and asked all the right questions during our meet and greet to really understand their routines and needs. He followed their schedule closely, was incredibly thorough with updates, and sent LOTs of photos. As a star pet sitter myself, I know how hard it can be to find someone you truly trust with your fur babies —and Al absolutely earned that trust. He was kind, attentive, and clearly cares deeply about the pets he looks after. I would not hesitate to book him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate sitter!”
“Pamela was a fantastic sitter for our two boys, and on top of that, and lifesaver when our flight home was canceled and we needed care for an extra night. Thank you so much for everything, Pam! We'll be reaching out again!”
“Ryan did an excellent job housesitting for our two dogs while we went away for our long weekend. He was communicative before the sit and sent regular updates. One of our dogs is reactive, and Ryan successfully his needs. We highly recommend and would book again.”
“Robert made our first experience with Rover so easy! He communicated flawlessly and always ensured our boys were in good hands with him. We couldn’t recommend him enough!”
“Ariel was wonderful from beginning at Meet & Greet to our return. Great communication, fantastic pictures. Lexi, Luna, Leia & Theta are healthy & happy - and our home is very clean! Our quick trip out of town was seamless & worry free. Highly recommend!”
Penrose pet parents share their Rover experiences
Lizzy is the absolute best! From the beginning I knew my pup was going to be in good hands. She was responsive, communicative, trustworthy, and most importantly loves animals. Lizzy was more than capable of handling my 80lbs malinois, Lilah, which gave me the peace of mind I needed throughout my international trip. Prior to her stay, Lizzy made sure she understood all of Lilah's care requirements and I received updates and photos of playtime and their walks throughout her stay. Not only did I come home to a happy and very well cared for dog, Lizzy left my house in perfect condition. I could not recommend a better dog sitter, Lizzy is amazing!
Erica was very sweet with our Boston Terrier, Gilligan. She came over twice before the stay to make sure both she and Gilligan felt comfortable, which we really appreciated. She was understanding of his anxiety and willing to work within his routine, including his medication schedule. She was communicative while we were away and made sure he was fed and cared for. Thank you for taking care of our pup!
Renee took great care of my dog and two cats! No issues while she was staying at my residence. I read through some of the other reviews and had initial concerns, but after the meet and greet and her stay I would highly recommend. She cleaned the house, and made sure to follow instructions to a tee. Great job Renee, we will be using you again!
Anna was wonderful to work with! She took great care of our dog Theo while we were away for a long weekend. She was incredibly responsive, reliable, and attentive to Theo’s routines, and sent plenty of updates to let us know he was having a good time. We hope to book with Anna again in the future!
Lydia is simply the best! I’d book her for every trip if I could. She’s a great proactive communicator and leaves our house nice and clean. She asks questions when she’s not sure about something, sends pictures, and kept Marley on his medication routine (he was healed by my return!) Once again I came back to a healthy and happy dog.
Jena provided top notch love and care for our 75 lb Pitbull. She went above and beyond in every regard and exceeded all expectations. After traveling quite a bit over the past 7 years and using dozens and dozens of Rovers, I can confidently say this was the best experience we’ve had. We needed someone in a pinch for 10 days overnight after having a few of our go-to sitters become unavailable. We were SO fortunate to find Jena and will now be going to her for all of our dog sitting needs. If you’re looking for a reliable, professional, and respectful person to your pet, contact Jena asap. I would refer her to every one of my friends and family with full confidence - she gets our highest recommendation. Oh final point, we even came home to a spotless house after being away for 10 days!! 10/10 on the following: -Following instructions meticulously -Communication and updates -Kindness & Respect -Professionalism -Genuine love and care for our pet (tons of quality time together)
Daytona was amazing with my senior fur babies! I booked her last minute for a week, and she was so kind, attentive, and communicative the entire time. She truly cared for them like they were her own, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I would absolutely book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful sitter!
Christina took wonderful care of my Tripawd dog, Hope! She was kind, considerate and calm - just the kind of person Hope needed to sit with her! Christina communicated to me with message and photos throughout the evening and kept me at ease. When I returned home she provided a thorough update of her time with Hope. I highly recommend Christina as a dog sitter!
Al took care of my car and dog for one night, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, he was thoughtful, professional, and asked all the right questions during our meet and greet to really understand their routines and needs. He followed their schedule closely, was incredibly thorough with updates, and sent LOTs of photos. As a star pet sitter myself, I know how hard it can be to find someone you truly trust with your fur babies —and Al absolutely earned that trust. He was kind, attentive, and clearly cares deeply about the pets he looks after. I would not hesitate to book him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate sitter!
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Penrose.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Penrose house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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